Petal Prints: The Art of Flower Hammering with Paige St. Pierre - Happy Time Craftcast 16

Craftonians! Get ready for an inspiring episode of Happy Time Craftcast with your host, Joleen Emery! We’re featuring the incredibly talented Paige St. Pierre, founder of Paige St-Pierre Apparel LLC. 🌿

Paige is a Seattle-based fiber artist and educator who transforms post-consumer textiles into unique, wearable art. Her work invites us to envision a post-growth circular fashion model with creativity, textile repair and reuse at its core.

🌟 In this Episode:

• Discover Paige's journey and her love for creative reuse.
• Learn about her favorite techniques like eco-printing, flower pounding, and natural dyeing.
• Enjoy a quick demo on Tataki Zome plant portraits using a hammer.

Join us to get inspired by Paige's artistic vision and practical tips for incorporating sustainability into your crafting.

🌟 Highlights of the Episode:

• (0:00 - 1:04) New Setup Introduction: Joleen introduces her new setup and explains the changes to her broadcasting space. 
• (1:04 - 9:57) Interview with Paige St. Pierre: Paige shares her passion for sustainable practices in artwork and how she creatively uses materials she already has.  
• (4:28 - 10:23) They discuss the importance of teaching hand skills and reconnecting with nature through art. 
• (11:17 - 39:05) Paige gives a detailed explanation of eco-dyeing and botanical printing techniques, including a live demonstration of flower hammering. 
• (41:11 - 44:37) June Craft Kit - Fabric Books: Joleen introduces the current craft kit, which focuses on making fabric books using sample swatches and fabric waste. 
• (44:37 - 44:48) Current Projects: Joleen shares updates on her recent and ongoing projects, including the "Money Roll" and the Tree of Life for her mom. 
• (44:48 - 54:00) 10 Questions with Paige St. Pierre: Get to know Paige better through a fun segment where she answers 10 quick questions about her likes, dislikes, and creative inspirations. 
• (54:00) Closing Remarks: Joleen wraps up the episode with a sneak peek of upcoming shows and how to stay connected with Paige and the Craftcast community. 

🌟 Links and Resources:
📌 Follow Paige St. Pierre:
→ Website
→ Instagram
→ Substack

📌 Strawberry Moon Magazine

📌 Joleen's Projects:
→ June Craft Kit
→ Money Roll See it on TikTok
→ Feathered Heart
→ Tree of Life

📌 Learn More About Big Raven Farm Retreats

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